Nestlé Abuelita Authentic Mexican Style Hot Chocolate Mix Mole Carne Tacos
Ingredients
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Nestlé Abuelita Authentic Mexican Style Hot Chocolate Mix, bulk -- 1 3/4 cups
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Onion, chopped -- 3 1/2 cups
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Garlic, minced -- 2 Tbsp
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Beef base -- 1 Tbsp
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Tomato paste -- 7 Tbsp
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Cherries, dried, chopped -- 1 3/4 cups
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Chipotle in adobo -- 5 Tbsp
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Oregano, dried -- 3 1/2 Tsp
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Paprika, smoked -- 1 3/4 Tsp
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Water, hot -- 5 1/4 cups
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Oil, canola -- 7 Tbsp
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Beef, short ribs, english style, 2 inches long -- 8 3/4 lbs
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Vinegar, apple cider -- 9 oz
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Wine, red -- 38 oz
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Tortillas, white corn, grilled -- 30 ea
Preparation
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1Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
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2Combine Nestlé Abuelita Authentic Mexican Style Hot Chocolate Mix, onion, garlic, beef base, tomato paste, dried cherries, chipotle in adobo, oregano, paprika, and hot water in blender.
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3Blend until smooth and set aside.
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4Heat canola oil in a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Season beef ribs with salt and pepper.
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5Working in two batches, sear beef on all sides for about two minutes. Transfer them to a plate.
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6When all the beef is seared, add them back to the dutch oven, covering them with the mole sauce, apple cider vinegar, and wine.
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7Braise the beef in the oven for about 2-2 1/2 hours, or until the short ribs are tender and have fallen off the bone.
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8Remove ribs from sauce and discard the bones and fat. Shred the meat into a bowl, adding sauce and mixing thoroughly.
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9To assemble tacos, lay out 3 grilled tortillas, spoon 2.5oz (1/4 cup) of meat and sauce onto each tortilla, and serve with a wedge of lime.
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10Garnish with toppings such as: pickled red onion, cilantro sprigs, avocado crema, or thinly sliced radishes.
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